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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Shipley Bridge, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Shipley Bridge? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages being knocked down
Asbestos garage roof removal in Shipley Bridge
Asbestos garage roof removal for Shipley Bridge properties
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Common materials are cement wall panels, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets, and people normally contact us about garages before a new roof or conversion and garage blocks.
In areas like Shipley Bridge, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Shipley Bridge (RH6)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Shipley Bridge
How far is Shipley Bridge from London?
We cover Shipley Bridge, about 24 miles from central London.
Do you work near Gatwick Airport station?
Yes, we cover Shipley Bridge and the area towards Gatwick Airport station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Options to consider in Shipley Bridge
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Shipley Bridge were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
In older properties, we often see:
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Sheet garages
Near open spaces such as Hedgecourt Lake, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Shipley Bridge garages: local notes
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Shipley Bridge has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
If you’re a landlord with garages near Gatwick Airport station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Older houses in Shipley Bridge, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of the RH6 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Shipley Bridge we cover include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shipley Bridge include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Shipley Bridge pub (less than half a mile east)
The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, because safety comes first. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Shipley Bridge by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Roof felt
We’ll tell you if it needs testing.
What affects the price in Shipley Bridge
Every quote reflects:
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
The scope of garage roof removal
Before booking, note that:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
Also near Shipley Bridge
More for properties in Shipley Bridge
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site